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  1. July 16th10:00 AM–10:30 AMGarden StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  2. July 16th12:00 PM–2:00 PMLive Music Lunch w/ Wenso AshbyMidtown Global Market · Ages 0–12
  3. July 16th5:00 PMBike Help DaysVictory Memorial Drive · Ages 5–12
  4. July 17th9:00 AM–10:00 AMKids at the Castle: The Littlest VikingAmerican Swedish Institute · Ages 2–5
  5. July 17th9:00 AMTCYS City of Lakes RegattaBde Maka Ska · Ages 5–12
  6. July 17th10:00 AM–10:30 AMCuentos Infantiles en el Jardín – Spanish StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  7. July 17th10:00 AM–12:00 PMMinneapolis Central Library Chess ClubMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 5–12
  8. July 17th10:30 AM–11:30 AMConnect and PlayMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 0–5
  9. July 17th3:00 PMMinnehaha Falls Art FairMinnehaha Park · Ages 3–12
  10. July 17th4:00 PM–8:00 PMBike Help DaysMinnehaha Falls · Ages 5–12
  11. July 17th6:00 PMTwin Cities Twilight RelaysBde Maka Ska · Ages 5–12
  12. July 17th7:00 PMDances at the Lake FestivalLyndale Park · Ages 3–12
  13. July 18th8:00 AMDoggie WalkLake of the Isles · Ages 3–12
  14. July 18th8:00 AMFloating Lanterns & Night MarketLake of the Isles · Ages 3–12
  15. July 18th9:00 AM–12:00 PMKids' CornerMinneapolis Farmers Market · Ages 2–12
  16. July 18th10:00 AM–2:00 PMArt Play!: Model Clay MasterpiecesMinneapolis Institute of Art — Studios 111–113 · Ages 3–12
  17. July 18th10:00 AMMinnehaha Falls Art FairMinnehaha Park · Ages 3–12
  18. July 18th10:30 AM–11:30 AMConnect and PlayMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 0–5
  19. July 18th12:00 PM–2:00 PMSaturday Sounds w/ Philip 'Bloodbrother' WestfallMidtown Global Market · Ages 0–12
  20. July 18th1:00 PM–3:00 PMBumblebee Participatory Science ProgramEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 5–12
  21. July 18th1:00 PM–6:00 PMRed Hot Art FestStevens Square Park · Ages 3–12
  22. July 18th3:00 PM–10:00 PMFloating Lanterns & Night Market FestivalBde Maka Ska North Beach · Ages 3–12
  23. July 18th7:00 PMDances at the Lake FestivalLyndale Park · Ages 3–12
  24. July 19th9:00 AM–12:00 PMMusic: Daisy ForesterMinneapolis Farmers Market · Ages 0–12
  25. July 19th10:00 AMBeach Blast Milk Carton Boat RacesBde Maka Ska Thomas Beach · Ages 4–12
  26. July 19th10:00 AM–10:30 AMGarden StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  27. July 19th10:00 AMMinnehaha Falls Art FairMinnehaha Park · Ages 3–12
  28. July 19th2:00 PM–7:00 PMBike Help DaysLake Harriet · Ages 5–12
  29. July 19th2:00 PM–7:00 PMLake Harriet Park MarketLake Harriet · Ages 0–12
  30. July 20th5:30 PM–8:30 PMArt in the Park at Northeast Recreation CenterNortheast Recreation Center · Ages 0–12
  31. July 21st10:00 AM–11:00 AMTuesday Tales: Free Character Storytime with Arts & CraftsLawn by Nautical Bowls · Ages 0–10
  32. July 21st1:00 PM–3:00 PMMinneapolis Central Library Chess ClubMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 5–12
  33. July 21st6:00 PM–8:00 PMArt in the Park at Waite ParkWaite Park · Ages 0–12
  34. July 22nd10:30 AM–11:00 AMFamily StorytimeMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 0–5
  35. July 23rd10:00 AM–10:30 AMGarden StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  36. July 23rd12:00 PM–2:00 PMLive Music Lunch w/ Cole ThomasMidtown Global Market · Ages 0–12
  37. July 23rd5:00 PM–8:00 PMPollinator PartyLyndale Park Gardens · Ages 0–12
  38. July 23rd5:00 PM–8:00 PMPollinator PartyLyndale Park · Ages 0–12
  39. July 23rd6:00 PM–9:00 PMThursday Night at The Commons: Line Dance with BillieThe Commons · Ages 5–12
  40. July 24th10:00 AM–10:30 AMCuentos Infantiles en el Jardín – Spanish StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  41. July 24th10:00 AM–12:00 PMMinneapolis Central Library Chess ClubMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 5–12
  42. July 24th10:30 AM–11:30 AMConnect and PlayMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 0–5
  43. July 24th4:00 PM–8:00 PMMinnehaha Park MarketMinnehaha Regional Park · Ages 0–12
  44. July 24th6:00 PM–8:00 PMArt in the Park at Longfellow ParkLongfellow Park · Ages 0–12
  45. July 25th10:00 AMCarifestWest River Road · Ages 3–12
  46. July 25th10:00 AM–1:00 PMDiscovery DaysMinneapolis Institute of Art · Ages 5–12
  47. July 25th10:00 AMLoring Park Art FestivalLoring Park · Ages 3–12
  48. July 25th10:00 AM–12:30 PMMini MiaMinneapolis Institute of Art — Target Reception Hall · Ages 0–5
  49. July 25th10:30 AM–11:30 AMConnect and PlayMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 0–5
  50. July 25th12:00 PM–2:00 PMSaturday Sounds w/ Charmin MichelleMidtown Global Market · Ages 0–12
  51. July 25th1:00 PM–5:00 PMMinneapolis International FestivalLake Harriet · Ages 0–12
  52. July 26th9:00 AM–12:00 PMMusic: Sweet AmanitaMinneapolis Farmers Market · Ages 0–12
  53. July 26th10:00 AM–10:30 AMGarden StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  54. July 26th10:00 AMLoring Park Art FestivalLoring Park · Ages 3–12
  55. July 26th2:00 PM–7:00 PMLake Harriet Park MarketLake Harriet · Ages 0–12
  56. July 28th10:00 AM–11:00 AMTuesday Tales: Free Character Storytime with Arts & CraftsLawn by Nautical Bowls · Ages 0–10
  57. July 28th1:00 PM–3:00 PMMinneapolis Central Library Chess ClubMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 5–12
  58. July 28th4:00 PM–6:00 PMArt in the Park at Luxton ParkLuxton Park · Ages 0–12
  59. July 28th6:30 PMRevival NightsMinnehaha Bandstand · Ages 3–12
  60. July 29th6:00 PM–8:00 PMArt in the Park at Hiawatha School ParkHiawatha School Park · Ages 0–12
  61. July 30th10:00 AM–10:30 AMGarden StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  62. July 30th12:00 PM–2:00 PMLive Music Lunch w/ Tom HippsMidtown Global Market · Ages 0–12
  63. July 30th5:30 PM–8:30 PMArt in the Park at Pearl ParkPearl Park · Ages 0–12
  64. July 30th6:45 PM–8:00 PMLoring Park Annual Dog ShowLoring Park · Ages 2–12
  65. July 31st8:00 AM–4:30 PMBusiness Roundtable and Parking Lot FestivalAfrican Development Center · Ages 4–12
  66. July 31st10:00 AM–10:30 AMCuentos Infantiles en el Jardín – Spanish StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  67. July 31st10:00 AM–12:00 PMMinneapolis Central Library Chess ClubMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 5–12
  68. July 31st10:30 AM–11:30 AMConnect and PlayMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 0–5
  69. July 31st4:00 PM–8:00 PMMinnehaha Park MarketMinnehaha Regional Park · Ages 0–12

Next month

  1. August 1st8:00 AMStride To Save LivesLake Harriet · Ages 5–12
  2. August 1st10:00 AM–2:00 PMArt Play!: Pastel Self-PortraitsMinneapolis Institute of Art — Studios 111–113 · Ages 3–12
  3. August 1st10:00 AMMN Food Truck FestivalFather Hennepin Bluff Park · Ages 0–12
  4. August 1st10:00 AM–2:00 PMTASTE at NEONNEON Collective Kitchens · Ages 5–12
  5. August 1st10:30 AM–11:30 AMConnect and PlayMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 0–5
  6. August 1st12:00 PM–2:00 PMSaturday Sounds w/ Wenso AshbyMidtown Global Market · Ages 0–12
  7. August 1st1:00 PM–2:15 PMSnake, Rattle, and RollMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 3–12
  8. August 2nd9:00 AM–12:00 PMMusic: Bridge BandMinneapolis Farmers Market · Ages 0–12
  9. August 2nd9:00 AM–12:00 PMNational Farmers Market Week 2026Minneapolis Farmers Market · Ages 0–12
  10. August 2nd10:00 AM–10:30 AMGarden StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  11. August 2nd10:00 AM–2:00 PMTASTE at NEONNEON Collective Kitchens · Ages 5–12
  12. August 2nd1:00 PM–3:00 PMIntergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Flower Garland with Jen NewburgAmerican Swedish Institute · Ages 5–10
  13. August 2nd2:00 PM–7:00 PMBike Help DaysLake Harriet · Ages 5–12
  14. August 3rd9:00 AM–3:00 PMWild Imagination Kids Art CampNorthside Artspace Lofts · Ages 5–12
  15. August 4th9:00 AM–3:00 PMWild Imagination Kids Art CampNorthside Artspace Lofts · Ages 5–12
  16. August 4th10:00 AM–11:00 AMTuesday Tales: Free Character Storytime with Arts & CraftsLawn by Nautical Bowls · Ages 0–10
  17. August 4th1:00 PM–3:00 PMMinneapolis Central Library Chess ClubMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 5–12
  18. August 5th9:00 AM–3:00 PMWild Imagination Kids Art CampNorthside Artspace Lofts · Ages 5–12
  19. August 5th10:00 AM–1:00 PMDiscovery DaysMinneapolis Institute of Art · Ages 5–12
  20. August 5th10:00 AM–12:30 PMMini MiaMinneapolis Institute of Art — Target Reception Hall · Ages 0–5
  21. August 6th9:00 AM–3:00 PMWild Imagination Kids Art CampNorthside Artspace Lofts · Ages 5–12
  22. August 6th10:00 AM–10:30 AMGarden StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  23. August 6th12:00 PM–2:00 PMLive Music Lunch w/ Joel ShapiraMidtown Global Market · Ages 0–12
  24. August 6th3:00 PM–8:00 PMArt in the Park at Lynnhurst ParkLynnhurst Park · Ages 0–12
  25. August 7th9:00 AM–3:00 PMWild Imagination Kids Art CampNorthside Artspace Lofts · Ages 5–12
  26. August 7th10:00 AM–10:30 AMCuentos Infantiles en el Jardín – Spanish StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  27. August 7th10:00 AM–12:00 PMMinneapolis Central Library Chess ClubMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 5–12
  28. August 7th10:00 AM–11:30 AMPreschool Program: Summer Nature ExplorersEloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary · Ages 3–5
  29. August 7th10:30 AM–11:30 AMConnect and PlayMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 0–5
  30. August 7th4:00 PM–8:00 PMBike Help DaysMinnehaha Falls · Ages 5–12
  31. August 7th5:00 PM–8:00 PMArt in the Park at Lake Hiawatha ParkLake Hiawatha Park · Ages 0–12
  32. August 8th8:00 AM–11:00 AMPancake BreakfastMinneapolis Farmers Market · Ages 0–12
  33. August 8th10:30 AM–11:30 AMConnect and PlayMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 0–5
  34. August 8th12:00 PM–4:00 PMArt in the Park at North Commons ParkNorth Commons Park · Ages 0–12
  35. August 9th9:00 AM–12:00 PMMusic: Kirk & LowMinneapolis Farmers Market · Ages 0–12
  36. August 9th10:00 AM–5:00 PMFamily Day: Express YourselfMinneapolis Institute of Art · Ages 0–12
  37. August 9th10:00 AM–10:30 AMGarden StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  38. August 11th1:00 PM–3:00 PMMinneapolis Central Library Chess ClubMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 5–12
  39. August 13th10:00 AM–10:30 AMGarden StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  40. August 14th10:00 AM–10:30 AMCuentos Infantiles en el Jardín – Spanish StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  41. August 14th10:00 AM–12:00 PMMinneapolis Central Library Chess ClubMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 5–12
  42. August 14th10:30 AM–11:30 AMConnect and PlayMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 0–5
  43. August 14th12:00 PM–3:00 PMCommunity Resource EventMidtown Global Market · Ages 0–12
  44. August 15th9:00 AM–12:00 PMKids' CornerMinneapolis Farmers Market · Ages 2–12
  45. August 15th9:00 AM–12:00 PMMusic: Terry MulallyMinneapolis Farmers Market · Ages 0–12
  46. August 15th10:00 AM–2:00 PMArt Play!: Pastel Self-PortraitsMinneapolis Institute of Art — Studios 111–113 · Ages 3–12
  47. August 15th10:30 AM–11:30 AMConnect and PlayMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 0–5
  48. August 15th1:00 PM–3:00 PMBumblebee Participatory Science ProgramEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 5–12
  49. August 16th10:00 AM–10:30 AMGarden StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  50. August 18th1:00 PM–3:00 PMMinneapolis Central Library Chess ClubMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 5–12
  51. August 19th6:00 PM–8:00 PMArt in the Park at Folwell ParkFolwell Park · Ages 0–12
  52. August 20th10:00 AM–10:30 AMGarden StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  53. August 20th12:00 PM–2:00 PMLive Music Lunch w/ Ben AaronMidtown Global Market · Ages 0–12
  54. August 21st9:00 AM–10:00 AMKids at the Castle: Summer FunAmerican Swedish Institute · Ages 2–5
  55. August 21st10:00 AM–10:30 AMCuentos Infantiles en el Jardín – Spanish StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  56. August 21st10:00 AM–12:00 PMMinneapolis Central Library Chess ClubMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 5–12
  57. August 21st6:00 PM–7:30 PMArt in the Park at Creekview ParkCreekview Park · Ages 0–12
  58. August 22nd7:00 AMMinnesota Had EnoughMinnehaha Regional Park · Ages 0–12
  59. August 22nd10:00 AM–1:00 PMDiscovery DaysMinneapolis Institute of Art · Ages 5–12
  60. August 22nd10:00 AM–12:30 PMMini MiaMinneapolis Institute of Art — Target Reception Hall · Ages 0–5
  61. August 22nd12:00 PM–2:00 PMSaturday Sounds w/ Tom HippsMidtown Global Market · Ages 0–12
  62. August 23rd10:00 AM–10:30 AMGarden StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  63. August 25th1:00 PM–3:00 PMMinneapolis Central Library Chess ClubMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 5–12
  64. August 25th6:00 PM–8:00 PMArt in the Park at Whittier Recreation CenterWhittier Recreation Center · Ages 0–12
  65. August 26th10:00 AM–1:00 PMDiscovery DaysMinneapolis Institute of Art · Ages 5–12
  66. August 27th10:00 AM–10:30 AMGarden StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7
  67. August 27th12:00 PM–2:00 PMLive Music Lunch w/ BloodbrotherMidtown Global Market · Ages 0–12
  68. August 28th10:00 AM–12:00 PMMinneapolis Central Library Chess ClubMinneapolis Central Library · Ages 5–12
  69. August 30th9:00 AM–12:00 PMMusic: Sweet AmanitaMinneapolis Farmers Market · Ages 0–12
  70. August 30th10:00 AM–10:30 AMGarden StorytimeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden · Ages 0–7

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